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Graphic Designer

LKF Marketing, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States, 49006

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Overview Ready to join our in-office/onsite creative team in Kalamazoo?

Do you browse color combinations or ponder color theory for hours on end? Do you geek out on kerning pairs? Let's talk!

The Graphic Designer (GD) at LKF Marketing is responsible for executing the design and directing the production of all things print and web. The GD works under the supervision of the Makers Director (MD) and the creative direction of the Art Director (AD) to develop and maintain the quality and consistency of client projects. The GD interacts with all departments and reports to the MD.

Responsibilities

Execute design for print, digital, and web design projects

Design to client brand standards

Design to application/typographic best practices

Collaborate with Production Artist (PA) on file prep for vendors

Collaborate with Videographer (V) for video and social media assets

Meet with account team, MD, AD, or V to collaborate on concepts and execution of client projects as required

Review designs for message, quality control and look and feel

Prepare design files and specifications for print production to the PA’s requirements

Review and approve vendor proofs/attend press checks

Website maintenance, including content formatting and graphics development

Meet project deadlines/work within time allowances

Participate in bi-weekly Makers team and monthly Design and Production team meetings and contribute to department and company projects

Ability to work in-office/onsite in LKF's Kalamazoo office 4 to 5 days per week

Bonus Skills

Shooting and/or editing for in-house video projects

Creating and/or editing motion graphics

Education/Experience Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Graphic Design with at least 10 years of experience in a professional environment, agency, or similar.

Benefits LKF Marketing offers health insurance to full-time employees; 401K retirement plan benefits (including company match of 3%); paid time off; paid parking; easy access to downtown shops, restaurants, and services; plus a crazy bunch of co-workers that keep life interesting!

About LKF Marketing We are a fun and fast-paced firm that values our culture and seeks a new team-member who upholds our core values:

Be Smart

Have Fun

Do Whatever It Takes

Contribute to Family

Our passion is obvious. We're seriously nuts about what we do, and it shows up in every project. We love to find new ways to meet challenges and thrill our clients. We can't believe we get paid to do this for a living! This passion is carried into our community, where our employees are very active with various affiliations.

That's what we do: Work hard. Play hard. Join us, you'll be glad you did!

How to Apply Please submit a cover letter, resume, and portfolio to theMakers Director at lmoore@lkfmarketing.com. The cover letter should include why you’d be a rockstar Graphic Designer and why you’d like to become a part of the LKF Team!

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